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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The title of the short is a reference to the ''[[Star Wars]]'' movie ''{{ | + | *The title of the short is a reference to the ''[[Star Wars]]'' movie ''{{W|Star Wars: The Force Awakens}}''. |
| − | *The short's poster is a reference to the ''{{ | + | *The short's poster is a reference to the ''{{W|Star Wars IV: A New Hope}}'' film poster. |
| − | *[[Jabba's Hut Jedi Preschool]] is a reference to {{ | + | *[[Jabba's Hut Jedi Preschool]] is a reference to {{W|Jabba the Hutt}}. |
| − | *Sky Walkers is a reference to the {{ | + | *Sky Walkers is a reference to the {{W|Skywalker family}}. |
| − | [[File:Star Wars babies.png|300px|thumb|Many ''Star Wars'' species and characters appear as babies. A message in {{ | + | [[File:Star Wars babies.png|300px|thumb|Many ''Star Wars'' species and characters appear as babies. A message in {{W|Aurebesh}} is written on the blackboard just above [[C-3PO]]]] |
| − | *In the room next to that one, models of the {{ | + | *In the room next to that one, models of the {{W|Millennium Falcon}}, an {{W|X-wing}} and a {{W|TIE Fighter}} are seen hanging from the roof. [[Jango Fett]]'s jetpack is on the wall. |
*Several ''Star Wars'' species and characters appear as babies: | *Several ''Star Wars'' species and characters appear as babies: | ||
**Baby {{W|Wookiee}} | **Baby {{W|Wookiee}} | ||
| − | **Baby {{ | + | **Baby {{W|Ithorian}} |
| − | **Baby {{ | + | **Baby {{W|Mon Calamari}} |
| − | **Baby {{ | + | **Baby {{W|Gungan}} |
| − | **Baby {{ | + | **Baby {{W|Kylo Ren}} |
| − | **Baby {{ | + | **Baby {{W|Nien Nunb}} |
| − | **Baby {{ | + | **Baby {{W|Grand Moff Tarkin}} |
| − | *{{ | + | *{{W|Ahsoka Tano}} carbon-freezes one of the babies, similar to what happens to Han Solo in ''{{W|Return of the Jedi|Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi}}''. |
| − | *A [[General Grievous]] who wears glasses is changing a baby's diaper and is also holding a cup with the phrase Tatooine's best. {{ | + | *A [[General Grievous]] who wears glasses is changing a baby's diaper and is also holding a cup with the phrase Tatooine's best. {{W|Tatooine}} is the famous desert planet that appears in many ''Star Wars'' films. |
*[[R2-D2]] is alongside Grievous. | *[[R2-D2]] is alongside Grievous. | ||
| − | *Models of the {{ | + | *Models of the {{W|AT-AT}} walker and a {{W|Sandcrawler}} can be seen. |
*[[BB-8]] joins [[Maggie]] and tries to help her find a pacifier. | *[[BB-8]] joins [[Maggie]] and tries to help her find a pacifier. | ||
| − | *Baby [[Gerald]] is [[Darth Maul]]. A [[lightsaber]] fight similar to that of the "{{ | + | *Baby [[Gerald]] is [[Darth Maul]]. A [[lightsaber]] fight similar to that of the "{{W|Duel of the Fates}}" scene from ''{{W|Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace}}'' takes place. |
| − | *{{ | + | *{{W|Lando Calrissian}} is standing next to the "Cloud City Nap Room". Lando was the administrator of Cloud City on the gas planet {{W|Bespin}}. |
| − | *The "New Improved {{ | + | *The "New Improved {{W|Death Star}} Guaranteed Undestroyable" is seen and destroyed by Maggie. This is a reference to the two Death Stars that were destroyed in the saga. |
| − | *Statues of the {{W|Seven Dwarfs}} are seen on the cabinet that falls on Maggie. | + | *Statues of the {{W|Seven Dwarfs}} from ''[[Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]]'' are seen on the cabinet that falls on Maggie. The cabinet is a reference to the Team Disney building at {{W2|Walt Disney Studios|Burbank}}. |
| + | *A [[Binky]] doll is among the stuff on the cabinet. | ||
*When Maggie emerges from the destroyed cabinet, she looks like Yoda. | *When Maggie emerges from the destroyed cabinet, she looks like Yoda. | ||
| − | [[File:Star Wars Rules.png|300px|thumb|The "''Star Wars'' Rules" are shown in the way of the {{ | + | [[File:Star Wars Rules.png|300px|thumb|The "''Star Wars'' Rules" are shown in the way of the {{W|Star Wars opening crawl|''Star Wars'' opening crawl}}]] |
| − | *The "''Star Wars'' Rules" are shown in the way of the {{ | + | *The "''Star Wars'' Rules" are shown in the way of the {{W|Star Wars opening crawl|''Star Wars'' opening crawl}}. The main characters from the series that appear are: |
**[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] | **[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] | ||
**[[Chewbacca]] | **[[Chewbacca]] | ||
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**[[Boba Fett]] | **[[Boba Fett]] | ||
*A [[Darth Vader]] mask is seen. | *A [[Darth Vader]] mask is seen. | ||
| − | *Maggie and BB-8 contemplating a sunset is a reference to the "Binary Sunset" scene from ''{{ | + | *Maggie and BB-8 contemplating a sunset is a reference to the "Binary Sunset" scene from ''{{W|Star Wars IV: A New Hope}}''. The same composition is heard as well. |
*During the credits: | *During the credits: | ||
| − | **{{ | + | **{{W|Ahsoka Tano}} carbon-freezes one of the babies. |
**BB-8 and Maggie. | **BB-8 and Maggie. | ||
| − | **Homer is seen drinking at {{ | + | **Homer is seen drinking at {{W|Mos Eisley}}'s cantina. {{W|Greedo}}, a {{W|Devaronian}} and a {{W|Talz}} are also seen at the cantina. |
**Baby Gerald as Darth Maul killing a BB-8. | **Baby Gerald as Darth Maul killing a BB-8. | ||
| − | **{{W|Kylo Ren}} kneeling in front of [[Mr. Burns]] as {{ | + | **{{W|Kylo Ren}} kneeling in front of [[Mr. Burns]] as {{W|Supreme Leader Snoke}}. |
**Maggie levitating like [[Yoda]] or [[Grogu]]. | **Maggie levitating like [[Yoda]] or [[Grogu]]. | ||
**[[Selma]] marrying Chewbacca, with a Mon Calamari as a priest. | **[[Selma]] marrying Chewbacca, with a Mon Calamari as a priest. | ||
| − | **[[Lisa]] is playing the sax with the {{ | + | **[[Lisa]] is playing the sax with the {{W|Max Rebo Band}}. |
**Maggie and BB-8 contemplating the binary sunset. | **Maggie and BB-8 contemplating the binary sunset. | ||
*The silhouette of [[Mickey Mouse]] is seen in the [[Gracie Films]] sequence. | *The silhouette of [[Mickey Mouse]] is seen in the [[Gracie Films]] sequence. | ||
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*Maggie refuses to go to [[The Ayn Rand School for Tots]]. (''[[The Longest Daycare]]'') | *Maggie refuses to go to [[The Ayn Rand School for Tots]]. (''[[The Longest Daycare]]'') | ||
| + | {{Disney+ Exclusive Episodes|R}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:42, June 3, 2025
Cultural references[edit]
- The title of the short is a reference to the Star Wars movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
- The short's poster is a reference to the Star Wars IV: A New Hope film poster.
- Jabba's Hut Jedi Preschool is a reference to Jabba the Hutt.
- Sky Walkers is a reference to the Skywalker family.
- In the room next to that one, models of the Millennium Falcon, an X-wing and a TIE Fighter are seen hanging from the roof. Jango Fett's jetpack is on the wall.
- Several Star Wars species and characters appear as babies:
- Baby Wookiee
- Baby Ithorian
- Baby Mon Calamari
- Baby Gungan
- Baby Kylo Ren
- Baby Nien Nunb
- Baby Grand Moff Tarkin
- Ahsoka Tano carbon-freezes one of the babies, similar to what happens to Han Solo in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
- A General Grievous who wears glasses is changing a baby's diaper and is also holding a cup with the phrase Tatooine's best. Tatooine is the famous desert planet that appears in many Star Wars films.
- R2-D2 is alongside Grievous.
- Models of the AT-AT walker and a Sandcrawler can be seen.
- BB-8 joins Maggie and tries to help her find a pacifier.
- Baby Gerald is Darth Maul. A lightsaber fight similar to that of the "Duel of the Fates" scene from Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace takes place.
- Lando Calrissian is standing next to the "Cloud City Nap Room". Lando was the administrator of Cloud City on the gas planet Bespin.
- The "New Improved Death Star Guaranteed Undestroyable" is seen and destroyed by Maggie. This is a reference to the two Death Stars that were destroyed in the saga.
- Statues of the Seven Dwarfs from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs are seen on the cabinet that falls on Maggie. The cabinet is a reference to the Team Disney building at Walt Disney Studios.
- A Binky doll is among the stuff on the cabinet.
- When Maggie emerges from the destroyed cabinet, she looks like Yoda.
The "Star Wars Rules" are shown in the way of the Star Wars opening crawl
- The "Star Wars Rules" are shown in the way of the Star Wars opening crawl. The main characters from the series that appear are:
- A Darth Vader mask is seen.
- Maggie and BB-8 contemplating a sunset is a reference to the "Binary Sunset" scene from Star Wars IV: A New Hope. The same composition is heard as well.
- During the credits:
- Ahsoka Tano carbon-freezes one of the babies.
- BB-8 and Maggie.
- Homer is seen drinking at Mos Eisley's cantina. Greedo, a Devaronian and a Talz are also seen at the cantina.
- Baby Gerald as Darth Maul killing a BB-8.
- Kylo Ren kneeling in front of Mr. Burns as Supreme Leader Snoke.
- Maggie levitating like Yoda or Grogu.
- Selma marrying Chewbacca, with a Mon Calamari as a priest.
- Lisa is playing the sax with the Max Rebo Band.
- Maggie and BB-8 contemplating the binary sunset.
- The silhouette of Mickey Mouse is seen in the Gracie Films sequence.
Trivia[edit]
- The Star Wars language, Aurebesh, on the blackboard is translated to "Good job, nerds you figured it out."
Continuity[edit]
- Maggie refuses to go to The Ayn Rand School for Tots. (The Longest Daycare)
